Treat the battery like a battery
Every disposable and rechargeable vape contains a lithium cell. Keep it away from direct sun, never leave it on a car dashboard, and do not store it next to loose keys or coins that can short the charging port.
If a device becomes hot to hold, swells, leaks or smells acrid, stop using it, put it somewhere non-flammable away from people, and do not charge it again.
- Charge on a hard surface, never on a bed or couch
- Use the cable type the device specifies and a reputable charger
- Never charge unattended overnight
- Do not attempt to open, puncture or modify a sealed device
Heat and cold
Australian summer heat is the single most common cause of leaking and harsh-tasting devices. A vape left in a hot car can exceed the temperature the e-liquid and seals are designed for, and cold has the opposite effect, thickening liquid so the coil struggles to wick.
Room temperature, out of direct sun, upright, is the storage answer in every season.
Dry hits and burnt taste
A burnt or sharp taste usually means the wick is not keeping up or the liquid is finished. Chain-vaping accelerates this. Pause for thirty seconds between draws, and when the burnt taste persists the device has reached the end of its life — continuing to draw on it does not improve anything.
Keep it away from children and pets
Nicotine e-liquid is toxic if swallowed. Store devices out of reach and out of sight, and never leave a used device in an open bin a child or animal can reach. If someone swallows e-liquid or shows symptoms, call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 immediately, or 000 in an emergency.
When to stop and get advice
Persistent cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dizziness or a racing heart are reasons to stop and speak to a doctor or pharmacist. If you want to stop vaping altogether, Quitline (13 7848) is free and does not judge.